Jesus: The Inconvenient Truth
Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009
by Terry Mitchell
http://commenterry.blogs.com
My local newspaper recently began an editorial by quoting a portion of Galatians 3:28 from the King James Version of the Bible as follows: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male or female…." Interestingly enough, the editors chose to exclude the final and most important phrase of that passage, which states, "for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."
Their treatment of this scripture verse is comparable to quoting someone as having made the following statement: "By law, governors are not permitted to succeed themselves in office." Clearly, that statement is completely untrue, as governors in 49 states are allowed to do just that. However, what if the person had actually included two additional words – "in Virginia" – at the end of his or her original statement? That would have made it totally accurate. Consequently, someone's hypothetical decision to redact a portion of the quotation would have changed its status from true to false, just like those editors did with Paul's words.
Obviously, the inclusion of the complete verse did not suit their purpose. They are not alone. Jesus does not suit the purpose of many today. That's why people say "happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" and why the Christian Children's Fund changed its name to ChildFund International, to mention just a couple of examples. While Jesus has become an inconvenient truth, He remains the only real Truth nonetheless.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Amen and Amen Terry!Yes, "Jesus remains the only real truth."Blessings always,MichelleMichelle, thanks for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Doesn't scripture say that He would also be a stumbling-block? That's exactly what we're seeing today. Many say they believe in God and even the Holy Spirit, but put the brakes on when it comes to Jesus.David, you are exactly right. I thought about including that point in the article. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Now as always, religion is simply a means to steal power. If Jesus were alive today, he would be appalled that political powers have turned his beautiful teachings into a full blown cult. The power given to you at the moment you came into existence by the Grand Architect of the universe has been twisted and distorted by usurpers too weak to create their own power, so they have stolen their power from the most powerful man to walk the Earth...Jesus. The power of God is in YOU because you have the ability to be a Creator. The only true creation comes only from the force of Love. Love is THE force and power of God and we all have access to the power. You need not follow a religion to have the power of God within your soul. This newspaper is simply trying to ride the band wagon and steal power it does not posses. The World will be a much better, more loving peaceful place when more people realize this. Peace be with you my friends...Thanks for reading and commenting. One correction, though: Jesus IS alive today!
No offense, but I think you know I meant if Jesus were alive in a physical form and could speak to the world, not to just the faithful through prayer and meditation.
Terry ~Well put and to the point article. Very happy to read this one! Mario (Mary Jo - dad was a creative speller)Marijo, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks reading and commenting.
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